Biography

A fan of rock guitarists and songwriters Eric Clapton and Chris Rea.

He is renowned for his on-screen presenting partnership with his wife, Judy Finnigan.

He has two children: Jack (b. 19 April 1986) and Chloe Madeley.

His favorite band is The Kinks.

The first single he bought was "Help" by The Beatles.

Frankly, I don't think that what we see on television is erotic enough. I haven't seen a sex scene on television recently that has remotely turned me on. And I've been there till 4am waiting for it.

For all this country's faults, I am proud to be British and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

The programme (Richard & Judy (2001)) is still full of life, but we have taken the difficult decision to leave it on a high. After seven consecutive years we both feel we have achieved everything we wanted with the show. We want the chance to launch other projects in broadcasting and writing while we are still young enough.

[on Richard & Judy's New Position (2008)] We knew before we went that viewing figures were going to be minuscule. The only disappointment so far is the channel as a whole hasn't taken good traction. If I thought the show was rubbish I would feel embarrassed and so would Judy. But it's a good show. We're getting really good guests and we just hope the audience will build.

Lest we forget how fantastic Yes could be when they were at their best.